Cary Lifestyle
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Northern Illinois Food Bank gets grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry CountyFeb 05, 2023 10:00 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank recently received a $15,000 grant award for two years from the Community Foundation for McHenry County. These funds will be used to suppo...
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Crystal Lake woman takes in pregnant golden retriever and soon fosters 13 puppiesFeb 03, 2023 5:00 am - Golden retrievers she named Hope, Faith and Joy likely were locked in an Ohio barn for most of their lives before being rescued in early December, Kristen Vesely of Crys...
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August Hotel turns lament to optimism in new city pop homage 'Summer Will Wait'Feb 03, 2023 5:00 am - August Hotel was poised to make 2020 a big year. Starting off with a sold-out show at Chicago's Beat Kitchen, a new EP on the verge of a release and new songs they w...
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Piecemakers Quilters to celebrate 10 years of community serviceJan 26, 2023 10:00 pm - On Feb. 4, Piecemakers Quilters will celebrate 10 years of quilting and service dedicated solely to survivors of domestic violence. With almost 1,500 handmade quilts do...
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Woodstock celebrates 30 years of 'Groundhog Day' film with familiar festivalJan 26, 2023 5:00 am - "Groundhog Day" hit the big screen 30 years ago this year, a year after the iconic comedy was filmed in Woodstock. In keeping with the movie's plot, the city hopes this ...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts nature photo contest for amateur photographersJan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites amateur photographers who enjoy nature and are looking for a challenge to enter its 2023 Amateur Photo Contest, which is h...
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Two young eagles spotted at 'In Search of Eagles' program along the Fox River, along with a few dozen ducksJan 21, 2023 12:00 am - For the second time in as many years, Cathy Thurston of Crystal Lake found herself behind a spotting scope in search of eagles. This year she only saw about 30 golden ey...
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Volo man uses antique popcorn wagon to raise funds for children in needJan 20, 2023 12:00 am - Over the past six years, Scott Uglinica of Volo, with a 1928 Ford Model Popcorn Wagon in tow, has raised thousands of dollars to help children in need in McHenry and Lak...
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McHenry County woman uses area trails to train sled dogsJan 19, 2023 5:00 am - For dogs that want to race, "they have to love running more than they love you," Hebron resident and dog trainer Hanna Kowal said. Now 22, Kowal has been training her do...
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Top crime stories of 2022: Mayhem and heartbreak defined the year in suburban crimeJan 12, 2023 5:00 am - A mass shooting on July 4 in Highland Park, during which a lone shooter stood atop a building firing nearly 90 rounds at parade spectators and participants, shocked the ...